Satirical Video Game 'Jantar Mantar Chalo' Simulates Delhi Protests from Both Sides
A new satirical video game, 'Jantar Mantar Chalo', inspired by the October 2026 protests in Delhi, lets players experience the demonstrations by choosing to be either protesters or police. Created by 27-year-old developer Suraj Kushwah using AI tools, the game simulates navigating barricades, tear gas, and crowd-building. It has gained viral popularity for its humorous yet detailed portrayal of protest dynamics, reflecting the digital engagement of Gen Z with political events while allowing users to explore both sides of the conflict virtually.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, oneindia, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 0 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 15 Oct, 10:54 am. Other outlets followed.